When vengeful General Francis X. Hummel seizes control of Alcatraz Island and threatens to launch missiles loaded with deadly chemical weapons into San Francisco, only a young FBI chemical weapons expert and notorious Federal prisoner have the skills to penetrate the impregnable island fortress and take him down.
Sean Connery John Patrick Mason
Nicolas Cage Dr. Stanley Goodspeed
Ed Harris Brigadier General Francis X. Hummel, USMC
John Spencer FBI Director James Womack
David Morse Major Tom Baxter
William Forsythe Special Agent Ernest Paxton
Michael Biehn Commander Charles Anderson
Vanessa Marcil Carla Pestalozzi
John C. McGinley Marine Captain Hendrix
Gregory Sporleder Captain Frye
Tony Todd Captain Darrow
Bokeem Woodbine Sergeant Crisp
Jim Maniaci Private Scarpetti
Greg Collins Private Gamble
Brendan Kelly Private Cox
Steve Harris Private McCoy
Danny Nucci Lieutenant Shephard
Claire Forlani Jade Angelou
Celeste Weaver Stacy Richards
Todd Louiso Marvin Isherwood
David Bowe Dr. Ling
Raquel Krelle Agent Margie Wood
Dennis Chalker Seal Boyer
Marshall R. Teague Seal Reigert
Duffy Gaver Seal Dando
Steve Decker Navy Seal
Joseph Hawes Navy Seal
Mike Mahrer Navy Seal
Carlos Sandoval Navy Seal
Rick Toms Navy Seal
Billy Devlin Navy Seal
Jack Yates Hummel Marine 'A'
Juan A. Riojas Hummel Marine 'B'
Joseph Patrick Kelly Hummel Marine 'C'
Ingo Neuhaus Marine That Dies
John Laughlin General Peterson
Harry Humphries Navy Admiral
Howard Platt Louis Lindstrom
Willie Garson Francis Reynolds
John Nathan F.B.I. Radar Technician
Robert M. Anselmo F.B.I. Radar Technician
Jack Ford Military Official
Thomas J. Hageboeck F.B.I. Agent Cord
Dwight Hicks F.B.I. Agent Star
Ralph Peduto F.B.I. Agent Hunt
Anthony Clark Paul the Hotel Barber
Andy Ryan Lab Technician
Hans Georg Struhar Valet
Robert C. Besgrove F.B.I. Agent
Sean Skelton Kid on Motorcycle
Raymond O'Connor Park Ranger Bob
Jane Sanguinetti Female Tourist
Luenell Female Tourist
John W. Love Jr. Male Tourist
Sam Whipple Larry Henderson
Tom Towles Alcatraz Park Ranger
Ronald Simmons Alcatraz Park Ranger
Robert Ben Rajab Alcatraz Park Ranger
Leonard McMahan Cable Car Conductor
Anthony Guidera Lead F-18 Pilot
Jim Caviezel Rear F-18 Pilot
John Enos III Sea Stallion Pilot
Ken Kells Spotter
Fred Salvallon Chef
Buck Kartalian Reverend
Xander Berkeley Lonner (uncredited)
Raymond Cruz Sergeant Rojas (uncredited)
Matthew James Gulbranson U.S. Marine (uncredited)
Philip Baker Hall Chief Justice (uncredited)
Pat Skipper Navy Lt. Commander (uncredited)
Stuart Wilson General Al Kramer (uncredited)
Stanley Anderson The President (uncredited)
David Marshall Grant Chief of Staff Hayden Sinclair (uncredited)